politics

‘It’s all theatre’: How are Europe and the US pulling apart on Ukraine?

‘It’s all theatre’: How are Europe and the US pulling apart on Ukraine? Each side is trying to spend the other’s money on security, as they shift to a new geopolitical equilibrium. Since their summit with United States President Donald Trump in the White House on August 18, Kyiv’s European and regional allies have begun to nail down commitments to a peacekeeping force that would enter Ukraine after a ceasefire is reached in the war that Russia began three and a half years ago. They aim to collect those commitments by the end of the week. Europe is also pushing…
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PM Modi targets Oppn over use of ‘abusive language’ against his mother at Bihar rally: ‘Mindset is that women are weak’

PM Modi targets Oppn over use of ‘abusive language’ against his mother at Bihar rally: ‘Mindset is that women are weak’ Narendra Modi launched a cooperative for women in Bihar through videoconference . Prime Minister Narendra Modi trained his guns on the Opposition over indecent language used against his mother during an RJD-Congress rally in Bihar . Read full story: Source
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‘Wanted to target us, but ended up targeting EC’: Congress’ Pawan Khera on BJP’s attack over having 2 voter ID cards

‘Wanted to target us, but ended up targeting EC’: Congress’ Pawan Khera on BJP’s attack over having 2 voter ID cards BJP leader Amit Malviya took to X to level allegations against Pawan Khera on Tuesday . The Congress spokesperson slammed the ruling party and blamed the poll body for the discrepancy . The fresh exchange of attacks comes amid the Congress' allegation that the BJP has colluded with the poll authority to manipulate elections . Read full story: Source
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When Anna University banned American beverages Pepsi, Coca-Cola from its canteen 22 years ago

When Anna University banned American beverages Pepsi, Coca-Cola from its canteen 22 years ago In the wake of the additional 25% tariff imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on India taking effect on August 27, 2025, a private university in Punjab recently ‘banned’ American beverages on its campus. Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP and founder-Chancellor of Lovely Professional University (LPU), Ashok Kumar Mittal, in a post on X, said: “Today, in direct response to Trump’s 50% tariffs, LPU has banned American beverages on campus, giving a clarion call for Swadeshi 2.0. The message is clear. India will not bow…
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‘Would have been better to be born in UP or Haryana’: Paralympic athletes who earned India medals say they’ll return Arjuna awards over broken promise of Madhya Pradesh govt job

‘Would have been better to be born in UP or Haryana’: Paralympic athletes who earned India medals say they’ll return Arjuna awards over broken promise of Madhya Pradesh govt job Paralympic athletes from Madhya Pradesh say they plan to return their Arjuna Award . They say they were promised a government job and Rs 1 crore when Shivraj Singh Chouhan was the chief minister . Paracanoe athlete Prachi Yadav won the bronze medal in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics . Read full story: Source
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PM Modi’s visit to Manipur ‘almost confirmed’

PM Modi’s visit to Manipur ‘almost confirmed’ Minutes of a preparatory meeting for a proposed VVIP visit in September strengthened the possibility of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tour of Manipur for the first time since the Kuki-Meitei conflict broke out in May 2023 . The official note outlines the proceedings of the meeting on August 30, headed by Chief Secretary Puneet Kumar Goel . Read full story: Source
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Government working on next phase of India Semicon Mission, DLI scheme: PM Modi

Government working on next phase of India Semicon Mission, DLI scheme: PM Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Indian economy grew 7.8% in the first quarter, surpassing all expectations despite global uncertainties and challenges driven by economic self-interest . Modi said his government will unleash a new phase of next generation reforms soon . Read full story: Source
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LoP Suvendu Adhikari asks West Bengal government to reinstate ‘untainted’ teachers’ jobs

LoP Suvendu Adhikari asks West Bengal government to reinstate ‘untainted’ teachers’ jobs Leader of Opposition and Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) MLA Suvendu Adhikari wrote to the Chief Secretary of West Bengal Manoj Pant asking the government to reinstate the jobs of the ‘untainted’ teachers . The School Service Commission published an official list of ‘tainted’ candidates on August 30 and 31 . Read full story: Source
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